What can you do at Lizard Island?

Experience Lizard Island on the reef, on land or in the tranquility of the spa. Guided and self-guided activities include snorkelling, diving, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, visits to the Research Centre, tennis under night lights, morning yoga on the beach and indulgent spa treatments.

When should I go to Lizard Island?

The best time to visit Lizard Island is during the winter dry season from May to November. You can expect sunny skies, fresh sea breezes, low humidity and average daytime temperatures of 27ºC (80ºF) with a low of 20ºC (32ºF).

Can you stay on Lizard Island?

Lizard Island presents elegant, yet understated Great Barrier Reef accommodation in a variety of rooms and suites. All of our Lizard Island Resort rooms and suites offer serene luxury and a private location on the Great Barrier Reef in which to enjoy your stay. Disabled access rooms are available.

Is Lizard Island adults only?

Lizard remains primarily an adult’s-only island, with children (six and over) allowed only during school holidays and kids 10 years and older at other times.

Is it worth going to Lizard Island?

Located on the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island is about as close to paradise as you can get. Boasting 24 private beaches, a host of unique cultural experiences, and accessible only by a scenic 60-minute private charter ride from Cairns Airport, it’s well worth seeking out.

Can you do a day trip to Lizard Island?

Lizard Island is a National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon. Our Lizard Island day tour will allow you to visit this picturesque island, the jewel of our Great Barrier Reef with a small group of likeminded passengers.

Are there crocodiles on Lizard Island?

Lizard Island is a known crocodile hotspot, with a team of wildlife officers set to travel there to try to find and remove the animal under the state’s management plan. The attack is likely the 37th in the state since 1985 — 11 of which have been fatal — and the first at the island in almost five years.

Can you swim in Lizard Island?

9 am: Swim with the marine life Lizard Island Resort offers complimentary equipment and lessons, and you can head out anytime you like. If you want to go snorkelling with a professional, there are plenty of great options available—including a guided beach snorkel and local snorkel tours.

What should I wear to Lizard Island?

What Should I Wear? Lizard Island does not have a strict dress code but we would suggest relaxed, casual wear during the day and perhaps something a little more special for dinner. For ladies, relaxed evening wear and for men, collared shirts and long trousers and/or tailored shorts.

Does Lizard Island have lizards?

More than half of Lizard Island is covered in grasslands. The island’s best-known animal is a lizard—the yellow-spotted monitor Varanus panoptes. Lieutenant James Cook named the island for this lizard during his exploration of the east coast of Australia in 1770. More than 40 species of birds inhabit the island group.

How do you get to Lizard Island?

Lizard Island Transfers depart from East Air terminal, a short drive from Cairns Airport. Daily scheduled transfers between Cairns and Lizard Island are a short 60 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Private charters can also be arranged. Check-in: 30 minutes prior to the flight departure.

Can you swim at Lizard Island?

What is the best thing about Lizard Island?

Lizard Island is a fabulous island resort. The rooms are spacious and bright and airy. We opted for a private plunge pool and it was so worth it to be able to relax in the pool while watching the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The only thing better is snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef.

Where is the Lizard Island Resort in Queensland?

With 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 luxurious suites, it is the most northern resort in tropical Queensland and is located directly on the Great Barrier Reef. A National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon, Lizard Island is accessible only by private charter from Cairns Airport in northern Queensland, Australia.

How many rooms are there at Lizard Island?

Room types may vary. Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. With 40 luxurious suites, it is the most northern resort in tropical North Queensland and is located directly on the Great Barrier Reef.

When is Lizard Island going to be open?

At Lizard Island on Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, we have made some changes to operating dates for 2020 to best manage the current Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic.